Is the automotive world in a long goodbye to the renaissance of the motorcar? The guys explore this for Topic Tuesday with completely separate approaches. The debate is for Bernd E. in Germany, who is wondering when and how to jump to his next car. Social media questions ask why we’re all hoping for lightweight EV sports cars, was KIA’s logo rebranding confu ... Show More
Apr 14
Corralling The Herd, Too Cheap To Ignore, Teach The Kids Manual | Episode 1,041
The guys take on three debates for this episode! First, Rob in WY is trying to get his arms around all his cars - what to sell and how to do it? Joel in MN is in nearly the same predicament, and wants something different. Then, Jonathan in Texas wants a cheap manual car to teach ... Show More
1h 36m
Apr 7
Peak Porsche - Volvo, Longing For A Car That Talks Back, Innocuous But Fun | Episode 1,040
For Topic Tuesday, the guys finish up their ‘Peak’ car series, covering Porsche - Volvo. They debate choices for Ben E., who needs a fun commuter to replace his MINI Cooper SE, which drives like you would imagine a chatbot would drive. Then, Ben G. in New England has a towing con ... Show More
1h 42m
Mar 31
GrandSport Returns, Stunting Your Driving Growth, Bucketing Car Enthusiasts | Episode 1,039
The Corvette GrandSport designation has returned, now applied to the C8 generation! The guys discuss the new 6.7L V8 engine, plus news from around the industry. They debate fun yet responsible cars for Chris in Maryland, who is fighting the mid-life practicality vs. desire. Then, ... Show More
1h 27m
Jul 2021
An Inside Look at the Tesla Model S Plaid!
This week, Marques took delivery on his Tesla Model S Plaid, so we thought we'd change up the format a bit and actually record the podcast inside the new car! While enjoying that intoxicating new-car smell, we check out the fit and finish, several new design choices, and of cours ... Show More
56m 32s
Jul 2017
How to Buy a Car with Consumer Reports Auto Specialist Mike Quincy
If you live in a big city, it can be easy to forget what it’s like to depend on a car. Urbanites tend to walk, take the subway or bus, ride a bicycle, or hop in a cab to get virtually everywhere.
But I grew up in the suburbs and know the vast majority of you listening to this po ... Show More
34m 55s
Jun 2021
World's Fastest Charging & World's Fastest Car!
This week, we take a quick look at Xioami's insanely fast 200W charging and Rimac's new fastest car in the world: the Nevera. Then, we discuss the interesting situation where Tesla appears to be removing "features" from their cars while simultaneously raising prices. Finally, we ... Show More
55m 34s
Dec 2021
Holiday Shopping List & VW Buzz | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
In this Saturday morning's edition of DriveTime Radio, New York Vinnie begins by sharing his thoughts on the all new Volkswagen Buzz, which will be the electric rendition of the iconic Volkswagen Bus. Then, he takes a look at some of the all-electric trucks which are emerging in ... Show More
53m 12s